Professional Overview
Dr. Neelam is a highly accomplished academician, researcher, and educator specializing in English Literature. She has qualified the prestigious UGC-NET and holds 8 years of core teaching experience in higher education. Her comprehensive research background spans seminal literary domains, including South Asian partition narratives and modern moral philosophy in twentieth-century fiction.
Academic Background & Qualifications
- Ph.D. (English) – Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (K.U.K.).
- Doctoral Research Title: “Moral Philosophy in Iris Murdoch’s Fiction: A Study of Selected Novels.”
- M.Phil. (English) – Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (K.U.K.).
- Dissertation Title: “Narratives of Partition: A Study of Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Bhisham Sahni’s Tamas.”
- M.A. (English) – Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (K.U.K.) (First Class, 60.00%).
- B.A. (Hons. in English) – Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (K.U.K.) (Distinction, 75.02%).
- Senior Secondary (Class 12) – Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.) (67.80%).
- Matriculation (Class 10) – Haryana Board of School Education (H.B.S.E.) (62.67%).
- National Eligibility: Qualified UGC-NET in English, validating eligibility for university-level lecturership nationwide.
Research, Publications & Academic Footprint
- Journal Publications: Authored and published 16 research papers in recognized national and international journals.
- Conference Presentations: Actively presented 18 research papers across various National and International seminars, symposiums, and academic conferences.
Honors & Key Achievements
- Literary Merit: Secured the 3rd Position in a regional Essay Writing Competition organized by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Chandigarh.
Key Skills
- English Literature Pedagogy & Textual Criticism: Expert-level instruction in prose, fiction, and theoretical analysis at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Advanced Literary Research Methodologies: Deep specialization in the narrative frameworks of mid-century British fiction (Iris Murdoch) and historical subcontinental literature.
- Linguistic Fluency & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with structural knowledge of Hindi, English, and Sanskrit.
- Digital Literacy: Basic knowledge of computer systems for classroom management, research indexing, and educational software usage.
